Leadership Bowling Green: Law & Justice Day – A Day of Insight and Exploration
The first stop was the Warren County Justice Center, where Judge Kim Geoghegan offered an overview of District Court. Attendees then observed live court sessions with Judges John Brown and Brent Potter, getting a rare, firsthand look at the inner workings of the courtroom.
Next was a panel of experienced legal professionals—Alisha Snodgrass (Assistant Commonwealth Attorney), Amy Hale Chandler (Warren County Attorney), and Kayla Fugate (Department of Public Advocacy)—shared their expertise, giving attendees a deeper understanding of the legal process and the challenges they face daily.
After that, attendees visited the The Bowling Green Police Department for a panel discussion with law enforcement leaders. Lt. Col. Josh Hughes (Bowling Green Police), Lieutenant Brandon Brooks (Kentucky State Police), Sheriff Brett Hightower (Warren County Sheriff's Office), and Chief Mitch Walker (Western Kentucky University Police Department) discussed the critical roles their agencies play in ensuring community safety.
After lunch, provided by Pinnacle Financial Partners, attendees enjoyed an exciting K-9 demonstration, showcasing the capabilities of the department's K-9 unit. The afternoon included presentations on specialized law enforcement topics, including the Critical Response Team and Hostage Negotiation, and Evidence & Dispatch.
The group then had an engaging session on advanced crime scene investigation techniques. Participants got an inside look at how detectives approach complex cases and solve mysteries using cutting-edge methods.
A special thank you goes to the Leadership Bowling Green Alumni Day Chairs for their dedication to organizing the day’s events: Jonathan Vickous (Bowling Green Police), Carrie Jolly (Kentucky Legal Aid), Rick Seadler (Pinnacle Financial Partners), Kellie Crawford (Bell, Orr, Ayers & Moore, PSC), Lori Gray (City of Bowling Green, KY - Municipal Government), and Sarah Bessinger (Warren County KY Gov).